K-pop’s BTS comeback tour rallies South Korea’s global ‘soft power’ drive | Arts and Culture News
Seoul – Shekinah Yawra had no other option but to spend the night at a South Korean jjimjilbang,…
ASEAN inflation: Vietnam and Philippines hit hardest by Iran war
Inflation March data show rising fuel costs; analyst warns of ‘second wave’ in food prices A motorist fills…
Mainland China’s ultra-wealthy numbers rise as Hong Kong tipped for faster growth
Mainland China’s population of ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWIs) – those with assets exceeding US$30 million – has grown by…
ADB Cuts Philippine Economic Projection, Middle East Conflict Shadows Asia-Pacific
JAKARTA – The Asian Development Bank or ADB has cut its forecast for Philippine economic growth in 2026…
Iran oil shock stirs memories of 1997 Asian Financial Crisis — but here’s why history may not repeat itself
A month into the worst oil supply disruption since the 1970s Arab embargo, the economic pain spreading across…
This gadget attaches to the back of your phone for snapping better selfies • PhilSTAR Life
This new gadget will level up your selfie game. The Insta 360 Snap Selfie Screen is now available…
Indonesia earthquake damages buildings, triggers tsunami waves
TOPSHOT – Police officers look at a building of the North Sumatra’s National Sports Committee of Indonesia (KONI)…
Philippines Seeks 30-Day Price Cap on Rice as Fuel Costs Surge
A Philippine government council on price coordination has endorsed a plan to impose a 50-peso ($0.83) a kilo…
Meghan’s father Thomas Markle, 81, finds love with his nurse, 46
Meghan Markle’s estranged father, Thomas Markle, says he’s “blessed and beyond happy” now that he’s dating his much-younger…
SSS ensures uninterrupted benefits for Filipinos in Middle East
What services are available online According to SSS, OFWs can continue to file benefit claims, apply for loans,…
Philippines central bank warns monetary policy cannot tame inflation
Iran tensions Governor says price rises being driven by factors outside its control Shoppers at a supermarket in…
Why Southeast Asia’s small firms could bear the brunt of the latest oil shock
Singapore pizza shop owner Roy Chan has ridden out more than one business shock – from the Covid-19…